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Invisible Bordeaux
http://www.invisiblebordeaux.net/
The online guide to some of the sights, stories, curios and lesser-known landmarks to be enjoyed in and around Bordeaux, France.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 321 )
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Video: A Stroll in Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc
A few months ago I published a couple of items about some of the sights in Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, and the story of the Diamant A roundabout that can be found... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Exploring the Portuguese Jewish Cemetery on Cours De La Marne
In every city there are secret and often surprising places hidden behind closed doors. Bordeaux is no exception and a few weeks ago Invisible Bordeaux again... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
2014 in Review: Five Personal Favourites
All the subjects covered by the website over the past twelve months have once again been a delight to compile and research. But here are five subjects which... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
2014 in Review: the Year’s Most-read Invisible Bordeaux Items
The time has come to finish off the calendar year with a couple of items that look back on some of the features that ran on Invisible Bordeaux over the past... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
"Blogging the World" Item in Voyage, the Liverpool John Lennon Airport Magazine
The latest issue of Voyage, the official Liverpool John Lennon airport magazine, features a double-page feature about Bordeaux. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Dr Chabrely: La Bastide's Unforgettable “médecin Des Pauvres”
This bronze statue, which can be found on Place Montaud in the heart of the Bastide quarter, depicts one Joseph Marie Edouard Chabrely (1835-1895), a doctor... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Invisible Bordeaux 3rd Anniversary Competition Result
To celebrate the blog’s third anniversary, Invisible Bordeaux teamed up with Mollat, the city’s most famous independent bookstore… enabling one lucky reader to... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
More Pictures Merging Past and Present Views of Bordeaux
A few months ago Invisible Bordeaux ran a set of pictures merging old postcards with modern-day shots, the end montages produced with the expert help of talente... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Puynormand’s Point 45°N 0°: Where the Greenwich Meridian and the 45th Parallel...
After recently visiting the 45th parallel north marker in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, it suddenly dawned on me that a remarkably unique latitude/longitude... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Celebrate Invisible Bordeaux’s 3rd Anniversary and Win a Copy of “Le Nouveau...
To celebrate the blog’s third anniversary, Invisible Bordeaux has teamed up with Mollat, the city’s most famous independent bookstore… enabling one lucky... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Le Bois Du Bouscat: a Cultural Walk in the Woods
The suburb of Le Bouscat has long been renowned for its racecourse, its residential quarters, its high street shops and, a-hem, its countless car dealers. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Saint-André-de-Cubzac’s Montalon Windmills and 45th Parallel Marker
We are in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, some 23 kilometres to the north of Bordeaux, on the right bank of the Dordogne… and coincidentally on the 45th parallel north,... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Mysterious Rig with No Name on the River Garonne
When shooting the footage that formed the basis of the Invisible Bordeaux “View from Pont d’Aquitaine” video clip, I was reminded of a story which was recently... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Video: the View from Pont d'Aquitaine
Every day, thousands of vehicles cross Pont d'Aquitaine, the impressive suspension bridge over the Garonne river that connects Bordeaux and Lormont. Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
In Honour of Lesparre-Médoc's Tour d'Honneur
What is 30 metres high, 12 metres wide, made of stone and dates way back to the 14th century? The answer, if you happen to be 65 kilometres to the north of... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
From Blanquefort to Gare Saint-Jean: the View from a Suburban Train
Over the years, my views of Bordeaux have been gained either riding a bike, as a pedestrian, behind the wheel of a car, or from the seat of a bus or tram. Read more
Posted on 11 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Signs Through the Times: Spotting the Traders of the Past
Faded hand-painted adverts and signs, so-called ghost signs, have often featured on the blog. And among the interesting subsets which regularly appear on the... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Charles Lamoureux: the Bordeaux-born Conductor Whose Orchestra Lives on
Towards the top end of Rue des Remparts, the charming, gently sloping pedestrianised street which connects Rue Porte Dijeaux and Place Pey-Berland, a discreet... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Video: Parc Rivière, Bordeaux's Park with a Difference
A few months ago I published an item about the little-known Parc Rivière, a fascinating expanse of greenery which lies between the townhouses of the Tivoli... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Journées Du Patrimoine 2014: the Invisible Bordeaux Selection!
The annual European heritage days take place on September 20th and 21st. As ever the event will provide a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes of many... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL